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The big pieces of land on Earth are

called continents
The Earth is mostly water
¾ of the Earth is covered in water
The big bodies of water on Earth are
called oceans
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in Asia.
•Asia is made up of 48 countries.
•The Himalayas, the world’s tallest
mountains, are found in Asia.
•The Dead Sea, the lowest point on
land, is also in Asia.
•Asia is home to tigers, monkeys and
giant pandas.
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• Africa has 54 countries, more than any

other continent.
• Major countries include Egypt,
Nigeria and South Africa.
• Africa has the longest river in the
world, the Nile.
• Africa also has the world’s biggest non-
polar desert, the Sahara.
• In Africa, you will find giraffes,
elephants and lions.
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•South America only has 12

countries.
•Major countries include Brazil and
Argentina.
•The Amazon, the world’s biggest
rainforest, is found here.
•Tomatoes, potatoes and chocolate all
come from South America originally.
•South America is where you will find
jaguars.
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• Major countries in
North America include
the USA and Canada.
• Pumpkin and corn
originally came from
here.
• North America is home
to bears, moose and
skunks.
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• Antarctica is almost
completely covered in
ice.
• It is surrounded by
the Southern Ocean.
• It is the coldest and
windiest
continent.
• Each year, hundreds of
scientists live and work in
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• Europe has 44 countries

altogether.
• Major countries include France,
Germany and the United
Kingdom.
• Apples, pears and raspberries
all originally come from
Europe.

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• Australia is sometimes called

an island continent.
• The Great Barrier Reef, the
world’s
largest coral reef, is in Australia.
• The continent nearest to
Australia is Asia.
• Australia has many unique
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